Cross Contamination
Can you use the same knife to cut your meats and vegetables?
No
List two symptoms of food poisoning
Upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and cramps, fever, and headache
What does meat that has gone bad smell like?
Rotten egg
Which Food Safety Grade represents the safest option?
A
What should you ALWAYS do before handling food?
Where do you place raw meat in the refrigerator?
At the bottom
What should you avoid drinking when you are suffering from food poisoning?
Fizzy drinks
How long can you leave food out before you need to refrigerate it?
2 hours
What are signs that food service workers are handling food properly?
Wearing gloves and hair nets, washing their hands after using the restroom, and handling cash before handling food.
What is the best way to know if your meat is cooked?
Meat thermometer
What bacteria is associated with raw or undercooked ground beef?
E.Coli
What is something, other than water, that is lost when you are vomiting and have diarrhea?
Electrolytes
Name two other characteristics of spoiled food?
Slimy, expanded packaging, mold, change in color or texture, sour smell, and undesirable taste
What are 2 signs that you should not eat at a restaurant?
Dirty environment, no gloves, bugs, bad food safety grade, and sick employees
What are the 3 ways to defrost meat?
A refrigerator, under running, and a microwave
What bacteria is associated with undercooked chicken or raw eggs?
Salmonella
A fever of a temperature greater than ___ degrees Fahrenheit requires medical attention.
102 degrees
What is the temperature range that bacteria grows in?
40-160 degrees Fahrenheit
Who created the Food Safety Grade guidelines?
The FDA
Your fridge should never drop below ___ degrees Fahrenheit.
40 degrees
What is another name for a bad bacteria that causes disease?
Pathogen
What other meat is responsible for about half of all salmonella infestations?
Pork
What is the length of time food can be stored and still retain its quality (the term not amount).
Shelf-life
Who gives restaurants their Food Safety Grade?
The local EHD (Environmental Health Department)
What are the 4 main steps to food safety?
Clean, separate, cook, and chill